‘Law of the jungle’: Madrid’s tuk-tuk problem complicates local life

Shorouk Express Tuk-tuks, the motorised rickshaw-style taxis popular in Asia, are “conquering” Madrid and causing concern among locals. Locals and residents associations in Madrid are pleading with the local council to take measures against the growing numbers of ‘tuk-tuk’ taxis in the capital.  Tuk-tuks, which are a form of motorised tricycle or rickshaw taxi popular…

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Islamophobia, a European problem

Shorouk Express On 24 October, the European Union Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) published a report on Islamophobia in 13 EU countries. According to the data in the report, 50% of Muslims in the EU experience discrimination in their daily lives, rising from 39% in 2016. In contrast, 21% of the general population experience discrimination (Eurobarometer…

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